National Disaster Response Force

May 14, 2026 11:24 AM

Amit Shah attends NDRF President’s Colour Ceremony in Ghaziabad, praises force for earning nation’s trust

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the President’s Colour Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad and praised the force for earning the trust and confidence of 140 crore Indians through its dedicated disaster response and humanitarian service over the past two decades. During the ceremony, HM Shah reviewed the ceremonial parade and took the salute from NDRF personnel, acknowledging the force’s role in rescue operations, disaster relief, and emerge...

January 19, 2026 11:00 AM

NDRF works tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief: PM Modi

On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep appreciation for the men and women of the force, lauding their professionalism and unwavering resolve during times of crisis. He said the NDRF works tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief, and restore hope in the aftermath of disasters. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), we extend our deepest app...

July 28, 2024 2:47 PM

Delhi Police detains owner, coordinator of IAS coaching centre after basement flooding kills three students

Delhi Police have detained the owner and coordinator of an IAS coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar following the deaths of three students in a flooded basement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harshavardhan announced on Sunday. The victims, identified as Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nivin Dalwin from Kerala, perished when the institute's basement filled with water during heavy rains. "We've registered a case against the coaching institute, the bui...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah engages with CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat on flood situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken swift action to address the escalating flood situation in several Indian states. On Monday, Shah held separate phone conversations with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat to assess the impact of heavy rainfall and rising water levels in these regions. In Assam, where the situation remains critical, over 5 lakh people across 18 districts are affected by the deluge. The death toll has surpassed 90, according to the Assam State Disaster...